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Blog Series · 9 parts

Duties by Rank

What each rank actually does on board, day to day — from the Master to the steward, job descriptions and career steps.

27/09/2026

Blog Series · 14 parts

COLREG Guide

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG 1972), explained part by part in plain language.

27/09/2026

Seafarer Life

Happy World Maritime Day

More than 90% of world trade rests on the shoulders of seafarers. Today is a day to say thank you to those shoulders.

24/09/2026

Blog Series · 6 parts

Port by Port

From Rotterdam to Fujairah, the world's major ports — port culture, shore leave in practice, and what to keep in mind.

22/09/2026

Blog Series · 4 parts

Internet at Sea: The Problem and the Fix

Why connectivity is so hard, and how eSIM makes port and shore-range moments easier.

22/09/2026

Blog Series · 9 parts

Shipboard Hierarchy, Ranks and Duties

From Master to ordinary seaman: who is who on a ship, and what do they do?

21/09/2026

Blog Series · 6 parts

Before You Join Your Ship

Documents, health, contract, packing, family and the first day: what to do before you go on board.

21/09/2026

Blog Series · 8 parts

SMCP Guide: Maritime English

IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases: radio, orders and port communication, with plain-English meanings.

21/09/2026

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